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Cyber Policy Writer

The Opportunity:

When our country's cybersecurity is on the line, simply reacting is not enough-we need a plan. And when that plan needs to protect information technology infrastructure, we need strategic policy development. That's why we need you, a security and policy specialist with the skills to analyze the policies that determine our cyber resilience.

As a Cyber Policy Writer on our team, you'll assess the client's current cyber policies and artifacts, the coverage of policies and procedures, and areas of gaps or risks. You'll audit how policies stack up to Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) controls and assessment procedures, STIG security vulnerabilities, and Risk Management Framework and NIST policies. You'll work with the client to help them document secure operations as they navigate an evolving IT environment.

Work with us as we protect the client's IT infrastructure through strategic cyber policy development.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience using Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

• 2+ years of experience with cybersecurity or policy support

• Experience translating technical concepts into policy statements

• Experience working with technical subject matter experts

• Knowledge of existing federal cybersecurity policies and guidance, including the NIST 800 series

• Ability to analyze existing documentation and understand relationships to new policy requirements

• Ability to assist with final-version policy documents, ensuring consistent style and format

• Ability to conduct analysis of existing guidance and directive documentation to identify overlaps, gaps, and seams between policies and guidance and provide recommendations for revisions, updates, resolution, or rescission

• Secret clearance

• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience using Army eMASS

• Experience using a STIG viewing tool such as EvalSTIG or STIGViewer

• Experience using SharePoint Libraries for document repository

• Ability to pay strict attention to detail

• Possession of excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Bachelor's degree

• Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or Information Security Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.